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Displaying information on passive storage medium
Est. expiryFeb 28, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract
A way of displaying information on a passive storage medium for an active storing device. The passive storage medium comprises a storage unit to store information. The passive storage medium further comprises a display to display status information relating to the information stored in the storage unit.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1. A passive storage medium for an active storing device, comprising:
a storage unit to store information; and
a bi-stable, electronic paper display to display status information relating to the information stored in the storage unit.
2. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the display is updateable.
3. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the display comprises one or more rotating spheres responsive to electrical signals.
4. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the display comprises rotating spheres responsive to magnetic signals.
5. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the display requires substantially no power to display the status information.
6. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the storage unit stores at least one of an audio or video information.
7. The passive storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the display displays the status information in one of a bar graph and pie chart.Cited by (0)
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